Mário Soares
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Mário Soares was born on December 7, 1924, in Lisbon [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] and died there on January 7, 2017, from a stroke [10][1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][11]. A citizen of Portugal [12], he was a politician, lawyer, and writer whose father was João Lopes Soares [13]. He identified with atheism and was educated at the University of Lisbon . His spouse was Maria Barroso, and they had one child, João Soares [14].
Soares worked in the field of politics and served as an employer at the University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany from 1970 to 1972 [15][16][17]. His political career included serving as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 1974 to 1975, Prime Minister of Portugal from 1976 to 1978 and again from 1983 to 1985, and President of Portugal from 1986 to 1996 . He was a member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, the Academy of the Kingdom of Morocco, and the Académie des sciences d'outre-mer [18].
His honors include the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, the Collar of the Order of Charles III, the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau, and the Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic [19][20][21][22][23]. He also received an honorary doctorate from the University of Rennes 2 and an honorary doctorate from the University of Salamanca, along with two other unspecified awards [19][20][21][22][23]. He was buried at Prazeres Cemetery .
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Prazeres Cemetery[6]
- Father: João Lopes Soares[7]
- Spouse: Maria Barroso[8]
- Child: João Soares[9]
- Country of citizenship: Portugal[10]
- Field of work: politics[11]
- Position held: President of Portugal[12], Prime Minister of Portugal[13], Minister of Foreign Affairs[14], Minister without Portfolio[15], deputy of the Constituent Assembly[16], member of the Assembly of the Republic[17], Member of the European Parliament[18], General Secretary of the Socialist Party (Portugal)[19]
- Employer: University of Rennes 2 – Upper Brittany[20]
- Educated at: University of Lisbon[21]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[23], Collar of the Order of Charles III[24], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[25], Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau[26], Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[27], honorary doctor of the Sorbonne Nouvelle University[28], Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[29], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Pius IX[30], Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31], Grand Collar of the Military Order of the Tower and Sword[32], honorary doctorate of the University of Santiago de Compostela[33], Knight of the Order of the Elephant[34], Gold medal of Galicia[35]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[36]
- Sex or gender: male[37]
- Member of political party: Socialist Party[38]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Mário Soares include Mário Soares Garden[39], a garden[40], in Portugal[41] and he, Freedom and Democracy, Prize[42], an award[43], in Portugal[44], founded in 2025[45].
Why It Matters
Entities named for him include Mário Soares Garden[39], a garden[40], in Portugal[41] and he, Freedom and Democracy, Prize[42], an award[43], in Portugal[44], founded in 2025[45].
FAQs
Where was Mário Soares born?
Mário Soares was born in Lisbon[1].
Where did Mário Soares die?
Mário Soares passed away in Lisbon[2].
Who were Mário Soares's parents?
Mário Soares's father was João Lopes Soares[7].
Who was Mário Soares married to?
Mário Soares's spouses include Maria Barroso[8].
What did Mário Soares do for work?
Mário Soares worked as a politician[3], lawyer[4], and writer[5].
Where did Mário Soares go to school?
Mário Soares was educated at University of Lisbon[21].
What awards did Mário Soares receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[22], honorary doctor of the University of Rennes 2[23], Collar of the Order of Charles III[24], and honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[25].